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Where I wish I could be. Man, I really need to unplug from humanity for a couple days....
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Where I wish I could be. Man, I really need to unplug from humanity for a couple days....
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Yeah, that was in Charlotte. Very cool place. Really didn't get a chance to do much when I was there. Definitely will try to get back there.
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If'n you do let me know. I am about 2 1/2 hours away but might be able to meet you somewhere down that way.
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@Ocoka , Charlotte is a horrible place to drive. It can take you two hours to get from Rock Hill to Concord and that's on the interstates. like a lot of places in North Carolina the development is outpacing the infrastructure. The bypass is the saving grace.
That said, there are some remarkable breweries and restaurants, and it put a lot of money and effort into their parks.
That said, there are some remarkable breweries and restaurants, and it put a lot of money and effort into their parks.
It was nice when I lived there, from about '77 to '89. There were skyscrapers, but there was still some small town feel to it. Yeah, I was shocked the last time I passed through on the interstate, and that was back in '04.
Funny story...a buddy and me were out bar-hopping one night and after last call we stopped to get breakfast at a diner called The Knife and Fork. It was about 3am and who should walk in but Jim Bakker and two body guards. He'd been out tom-cattin around on old Tammy Faye
Knife and Fork....what an institution. Lots of regulars from Yesteryears would make their way in the early morning hours. Both were in the vicinity of Bascom's Corners. All now gone due to the reconstruction of Independence Blvd.
Sadly, the Double Door closed down a few years ago due to expansion and development. The DD location up at the Lake has closed as well, although, I'm not sure if Nick (Karres) owned that location or was even affiliated with it.
Dilworth and the Southend have changed completely and probably no where near recognizable since you were last here.
Finally, after being absent for many years after their former location was closed and demolished, Knife and Fork has re opened another location not far from their last. And their new location has been getting rave reviews.
Waiting on a rental car from a place inside a large car dealership. I see the occasional Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Bentley in my city but have never seen one of these.
Ford GT
Ford GT
This little plot of land may not look like much, but think back to Oct. 19, 1781. On this grass the British laid down their weapons and the Revolution was won.
My 6th Great Grandfather, William Bertram, was there as a Light Horseman for the Colonial Army...thanks for the pic
That is very cool, my Brother....
A few more. Unfortunately it poured on us most of the day so several places along the trail we chose to not get out of the car.
Redoubt 10 (400 Continental Army soldiers led by Lt Col. Alexander Hamilton took this position in the middle of the night. 400 French soldiers took redoubt 9.
Redoubt 9. I really should have taken a picture inside of this position, but I couldn't imagine 470 troops fighting hand to hand in it. I explained to my daughter that troops were on top of this hill firing down on the people trying to climb up. Very different from how wars are fought today.
Just put Yorktown on the bucket list...thanks for pics
We spent about 5 hours there. Didn't even get to the American Revolution museum downtown or all of the stops on the historical trail. We will be back to explore more. Very cool place.
I'm jealous, Brother! Sounds like an awesome time was had.
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Has Chompy's time come up? Mmmm, gator. Btw, hope you and the pups are okay.
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Spent the weekend in the mountains of Virginia. Perfect weather and tree colors. 
